EmbeddingGemma 2

The user is discussing EmbeddingGemma 2 and the preference for hosted models over self-hosting. They acknowledge that while OpenAI offered to cover re-embedding costs in April 2024, this cannot be relied upon from all providers. The user prefers paying a provider for a hosted model, with the assurance that if hosting stops, they can run the open weights version themselves or find an alternative vendor.